OUTERWEAR

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For some reason, I really want a plain blue jacket for next season. I hadn't seen anything about Skyline outerwear until it popped up on the Tribute Lounge,

[AyAyRon]

Super cheap for Americans. Weird pitzips and the cuffs don't cinch though. All the guys who get it for free to promote claim the cuffs still work great. I haven't had any experience with them.

[SJF_NH]

I have one of these and I thought the cuffs might be a deal breaker because I typically cinch velcro cuffs tight over my gloves. But after wearing the Fuse 3L 5-6 days I actually like the non-velcro cuffs a lot. It remains to be seen if I'll still like them on a full pow day, we'll see. I like the jacket a lot though, especially the hood/collar configuration, and the water/windproof/breathability seems equal to my Hover Gore Pro jacket. I would caution though, that the fit is a tad more slim fitting than AK or Volcom for example. I wear Large in both AK Hover and Volcom Guch/Guide, and the Large in the Skyline Fuse is a little more snug through the hips for sure.

[scrub]

The cuffs on my Airblaster 3L beast jacket drive me mental, they are really difficult to get over my mitts and I can’t wear Kincos with it.

[scrub]

This seems like a decent deal for $500 shipped, seems like an @Spenser color!

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[benjinyc]

semi related, received this a few weeks ago but hadn't had chance to unbox it yet.
only ordered it because @eleveneightnate posted a code (thanks!) - was always curious about volcom based on what I've heard here

this is the most tech shell I've ever seen.

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[RadDad801]

I tried on that Guide jacket a few weeks ago. It is really nice, but the fabric was a little stiff for my liking.

[benjinyc]

yeah, it's def more stiff than my other two shells, but I think that's a feature, not a flaw?

my other 2 goretex shells are way softer less crinkly, but when it gets really windy, I can feel it cut through

[RadDad801]

I tried it on back to back with the Guch stretch Gore. I don't know the denier ratings off the top of my head, but the Guide might be more durable.

[ad1105]

Guch has stretch, is great for drier conditions or if you need the extra mobility when hiking, splitting, etc.
Guide does not have stretch, but feels a bit burlier and will be better if you’re getting wet a lot. It doesn’t soak up nearly as much water as the Guch once the DWR coating inevitably wears off and needs reapplication.
I ride both jackets about the same throughout the season.